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  1. Jul 11, 2024 · Tommy Loughran Gallery. Biography. Tommy Loughran (born November 29, 1902, Philadelphia, PA ? died July 7, 1982, Altoona, PA) was the 1927-1929 undefeated Light-Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the world and is regarded as one of the most skilled fighters of all time.

  2. 1902-11-29. Death. 1982-07-07. Nationality. USA. Thomas Patrick Loughran (November 29, 1902 – July 7, 1982) was an American professional boxer and the former World Light Heavyweight Champion. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Loughran as the #7 ranked light heavyweight of all time, while The Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer placed ...

    Date
    Opponent
    Last Opponents' Results
    Place
    1937-01-18
    W W W W W W
    Arena, Philadelphia
    1936-12-09
    L W W W W W
    Civic Auditorium, San Francisco
    1936-12-03
    W L W L W W
    Sportatorium, Dallas
    1936-11-13
    L W L D L L
    Coliseum, San Diego
    • USA
    • July 7, 1982
    • November 29, 1902
  3. Apr 23, 1979 · When Tommy Loughran was in his prime in the late '20s, they said he could fight 15 rounds without disturbing a single wavy hair on his handsome head. Born Thomas Patrick Loughran on Nov. 29, 1902, the son of an Irish immigrant who married a Philadelphia-born woman, he was the quintessential Irish fighter and the pride of South Philadelphia.

  4. In September 1929 Loughran gave up his claim to the Light Heavyweight Title to compete at heavyweight. Loughran won eight rounds and Peterson the other two. "Tommy looked great, but Big Boy fought hard." Latzo claimed a foul in the 7th round when Loughran landed a left near the belt, but Houck waved Latzo back.

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  5. Tommy Loughran - the Phantom of Philly - was World Light Heavyweight boxing champion in 1927. He beat James Braddock who would make a come back (leading to his nickname of Cinderella man). At only 19 years of age and 165 lbs, he entered the ring against Gene Tuney, who would go on to take Jack Dempsey's crown a couple of years later. He battled to a draw - and Tunney would never give him a ...

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    Dedicated to the old-time boxer Tommy Loughran. Tommy Loughran . A quick, clever boxer who lacked a knockout punch, Loughran had his first professional fight in 1919 and was undefeated until he lost a 15-round decision to Harry Greb on January 30, 1923, in a match for the light heavyweight championship.

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  8. Tommy Loughran. 109-30-11 / 17 KO / 25 ND. South Philly - Lt Heavyweight. Supremely talented Light Heavyweight king fought 12 world champions in his storied career. Gave up title to campaign as a heavyweight, and spotted Primo Carnera 86 pounds in his losing effort for the Heavyweight crown. Born: 11/29/02 - Died: 7/07/82 : BIO : PHOTOS

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